800 dollars for a ladder?Can you tell you live in California lol - ( I thought Montreal prices were bad )I inherited mine from my previous home - where the previous owner left it - and I thought it was disgusting till I started blogging LMHOLucky you 15 dollars is a STEAL I guess!We'd better hold on to these - they may be worth millions one day :)XOXO

Good things come to those that wait?? I guess that applies. I asked a guy that was tearing down an old house if I could have the front door and he said yes if you take it right now! Had a cute glass door knob. I was happy! Love the old ladder. I have one too and move it all over the place. One year it supported our pole beans in our veg garden. Mimi

Your red coal bucket is a lovely finishing touch to the pretty corner of your garden. I love your ladder. We have a small wooden ladder we used for decorating. Seeing your pictures I have the urge to get out the paintbrush and transform it.Sarah x

Good morning Carol! Oh, I hear ya about the door....I saw a great one the other day that I would love to put in my garden, against the neighbor's chain link fence to cover it. It's arched, old, has a speak-easy window and metal embellishments such as OLD hinges, a great handle and knob - all for $600! No thank you.

But your ladder is fantastic. Weathered and not "perfect", I think it suits the cottage look you have become successful at achieving. Oh what a joy to visit you! Anita

No one would ever know that ladder was broken because it came out super cute. This is such a wonderful and inspiring post. I would love it if you would share this post at our WIW linky party. Hope you can join us today!

First off, where can I find me a Steve? I would do LOTS more if that kind of patience existed around here! Secondly, that ladder reminds me of my dads ladder! he doesnt use it any more...although he probably tries when we arent around! I LOVE it against that wall. Looks like it was meant to be.

My heart is singing, Carol! You actually put off a project for three weeks - that woke me up this morning - hahahaha!! You already know how lazy I am! Seriously, your newly painted coal bucket is fantastic. You really know how to use red and that is a real talent. Love the new ladder - wonder if my husband has an old one lying around in his storage house. I would look, but I try to stay out of that place - too many manly things in there that I have no clue what they are!!!

Yay you found your ladder! I have a short one that came from my parents garage and I'm so happy to have it. I need to decorate it at the new place as soon as I figure out where to put it! Love the red coal bucket....great pop of color!

The bucket looks great red. You are not the last one to buy a ladder. Hubby had an old one and I wanted it, but did not have time to tell him and he gave it to a neighbor. I could have kick myself for not telling him earlier. It was a tall one and I would love to have a small one.

Congrats on your ladder! How fun! I'm just like you...I wanted one but I'm cheap. Luckily, I came across an old wooden extension ladder at a yard sale for $5. Since it was an extension ladder, it was like two for the price of one. :-) I have one in my family room that's leaning against the wall holding throws and quilts for chilly evenings. The other half is in my craft studio holding sock blockers, a quilt, an old lace bedspread my grandmother made, dried flowers, etc. I love them! I haven't been lucky enough yet to find a cheap window or door though. But, part of the fun is in the search, right? ;-) Enjoy your new ladder! :-)

Love your ladder! I have a similar one that belonged to my uncle. Do you have a Habitat for Humanity Re-store anywhere nearby? They frequently have awesome old doors and windows and they're very inexpensive.

So glad you found your ladder! It looks so cute with all your decorations on it. Love how you decorated your space by your home! The red and blue is so very summery. Beautiful! Have a great weekend!Nancy

First off.... two hours of tennis??? I'm impressed!! I know what you mean about having a list of things that would make your heart sing if they belonged to you. Good finds, so far! The door? They sure are pricey, aren't they? I know because they are on my list, too!! Can't wait to see if you finally spy just the right one at the right price!

2 out of 3 is not bad not bad at all! I love your ladder...the green paint on the ladder is perfect as is your garden! I need more color on our patio after looking at yours! Such happiness in your space!!!

The coal bucket looks great with the new paint job! Just the right pop of color in that spot. I really like the new "old" ladder too. It was perfect to replace the red bakers rack (which looks great in that spot). I love how you have the ladder decorated too...:)Two out of three isn't bad...but maybe you'll find the perfect old door some day!

Lazy...YOU?! Ha! You're always busy doing something. I think you certainly deserve - and need - some time to just relax and read a book. Believe me, I'm preaching to the choir. I have a hard time relaxing, too, especially during the day. I always feel like I should be doing something.

You're definitely not the last one in Blogland to get an old ladder. I still don't have one either. Like you, I won't pay much for one, so I have yet to come across one that's for a decent price. I love how you put yours up against the water heater and have it decorated. I know having a small house can sometimes be a challenge with figuring out where to put things, but you seem to have a great knack for making it all work!

I love the red coal bucket. I have one just like it but it is still black. I love your new ladder too. I have one but have not found the right place for it. Glad you finally got yours.Have a wonderful weekend,Bev@ Eclectic Red Barn

I love tinkering around in the yard! Your coal bucket look nice painted red... I'm enamored with shades of red lately. I'm not typically a 'red' kind of person. The ladder looks good next the water heater closet. I was going to say- your water heater closet looks (in these pictures) like an old schoolhouse locker. So it doesn't look like the eyesore you may think. Well...not in the photos! I like the idea of a door in the garden. I also have some shutters- they were my Charlie Brown Christmas tree last year...but Now they are my patriotic flags and No. I didn't get them hung in time for the 4th of July! (I'm a procrastinator, remember) You should start a thread on 3 things you wanted when you started blogging! that would be fun. For me it was:Board and Batten Walls- (have that in my living room)Vintage furniture- (have that ...Incompleted) Vintage Camper- (have that- also Incomplete)

Now that is one spiffy coal bucket... red... you go girl! :D I really like that old baker's rack - now I'm kicking myself for giving mine away!!! Who knew?!

I'm looking for one of those old ladders as well... I know where to find an old door since we have a salvage place about 45 minutes from our house. I haven't purchased my old door yet but at least I know where to look, mind you I have no idea what kind of prices they are, yet! :D Hopefully, not in the $800 range, YIKES!

Since I've just started designing my cottage gardens (probably should call them barn gardens since I live in an old converted barn), I have only just begun my journey of looking for garden art... but gosh Pinterest has some lovely ideas!:D

Well, just popped over to see what you were up to and to say thanks for popping over to my blog - isn't that video something?! I cried as well :DHugs and enjoy the weekend,Beth P

I was drawn to the photo of the red coal scuttle on someone's sidebar - I think it was Applestone Cottage - and then thoroughly enjoyed this post and the past few. The ladder is perfect - that extra height really adds something.

Love the ladder and the coal bucket! I too wish I could have a weathered window. I would FIND a spot for it! I could probably get one for free from my grandmother's farm... in Quebec (east coast) I live in Alberta (west coast) It would be old AND part of my family. Sigh!Hugs!

I knew if I kept reading to the end I'd see your fabulous ladder styled to perfection!! Love how you slapped some green paint on it to make it look like it came that way...I thought it did until you spilled the beans. The red bread (?) tin and blue bucket make wonderful flower containers.Mary Alice

Oh my friend, you WILL find a door! Good things come to those who wait. $850, wow that must've been 'some door'! Your ladder looks great with all of the fun things on the rungs. Thanks for sharing with SYC. I am a lover of old doors, windows, and ladders!hugs,Jann

Enjoying catching up with you a bit this morning...LOVE the ladder in the garden!Your whole garden looks amazing!I have been trying to collect a few of these for my display for our white show in April!